Historical version 1 of Wahaca, WC2N 4HG (view current version)
- 020 7240 1883
- 66 Chandos Place, WC2N 4HG (streetmap) (osm) (gmap) (bingmap) (streetview)
- wahaca.co.uk
- Cocktails, Kake To Try, Mexican Food, Restaurants
- Covent Garden, Strand, WC2
Mexican place in Covent Garden, opened mid-2007. Dos Hermanos say it's not bad, and the margaritas are good, but the kitchen does under-season the food so take advantage of the salt, lime, and habanero sauce at the table.
Doesn't look too expensive burritos cost between £5.50 (marinated chicken, or sauteed summer vegetables) and £6 (char-grilled steak), and main courses between £7.75 (chargrilled vegetables with chipotle slaw and rice) and £11 (fish of the week with tomatillo sauce, rice, and beans).
The heart of the menu though is the "street food" section, which recommends choosing 2-3 dishes per person; these are all priced between £3.25 and £5, and include tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and taquitos, with fillings ranging from aubergine, potato, and goats' cheese to slow-cooked pork. You can also get a set selection for two people to share, at £22.50.
One unusual starter is pork scratchings served with guacamole (£3).
They put emphasis on using seasonal produce, sustainable fish, and free-range meat. They even offer a British wine it's pricy though; a sparkling rose at £45. (Other wines start at £11.75, or £3 by the glass. All wines except the sparkling one are available by the 175ml glass, 500ml carafe, or bottle.)
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